Hiring Process

Once a candidate has submitted an application, he/she will be notified of the upcoming Physical Agility Testing dates. The candidate must successfully meet the requirements below in order to move forward in the process:

1) Dynamic Strength (One Minute Sit Ups)

Minimum requirements: Cooper fitness absolute standard of 27 sit ups in one minute as the cutoff for a minimum passing score for this test. Rest for 5 minutes and then proceed to the pushups.

2) Dynamic Strength (One Minute Push Ups)

Minimum requirements: Cooper fitness absolute standard of 18 continuous pushups in one minute as the cutoff for a minimum passing score for this test. Rest 10 minutes, and then proceed to the 300 meter run.

3) 300 Meter Run (Measured in Seconds)

Minimum requirements: Cooper fitness absolute standard of 68 seconds as the cutoff for a minimum passing score for this test. Rest 10 minutes then proceed to the 1 mile run.

4) Cardio-respiratory Fitness Test (1 Mile Run)

Minimum requirements: Cooper fitness absolute standard of 10:20 as the cutoff for a minimum passing score for this test.

The Candidates will be asked a series of questions and scored by members of the board.

Candidates that are recommended by the board advance to the background stage of the process. Internal Affairs will begin an in-depth investigation into the candidate's personal and professional history.